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Toronto International Film Festival Raising Money for Female Filmmakers
The Toronto International Film Festival is highlighting women in front of and behind the camera at this year’s festival. In an effort to raise money to support female filmmakers, organizers of the Toronto Film Festival have begun a charity drive. The announcement was made via a statement from Festival Vice President Maxine Bailey who also announced that all donations made are being matched by Festival supporters Beth Anne-Heggie and Anne Marie Canning.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
The Pledge, Turn, and Prestige
Upon rewatching The Prestige, my writer brain turned on after the second line. The one where Cutter (Michael Caine) explains how every "magic trick consists of three parts or acts." I dug deeper into this epiphany and what I found on the other side was quite cool, if I do say so myself. What I’m going to propose is another way of looking at the three-act format.
By Michael Bergonzi8 years ago in Geeks
6 Reasons 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is the Best Reality TV Show
With RuPaul Charles winning his first Emmy and Lady Gaga making an appearance in the ninth season; which was the shows most watched season to date, RuPaul's Drag Race is starting to become popular with more than just the LGBT community. For die-hard fans of the show it's obvious why the show is slowly becoming one of the most popular reality shows around, but for people who have never watched the show or just seen the odd episode it's strange to think that men in drag competing to be "America's next drag superstar" could really make such an inspirational show for such a wide audience. But really Drag Race has all the ingredients you need to make the perfect reality show.
By Georgia Angus8 years ago in Geeks
Popular Movie Review Podcast 'I Hate Critics' Changes Name
For those that are only still becoming familiar with my work as a critic, you may not know that I am also a podcaster. I know very original, a movie critic with a podcast. It's hosted by music critic Bob Zerull, film fanatic Josh Adams and myself, offering three unique perspectives on movies, new and old. The show has become relatively popular and recently, Bob, Josh and I, made an important decision to change our name. We were called I Hate Critics: A Movie Review Podcast. We are now calling ourselves Everyone's A Critic and below is my explanation why. At the bottom of the article, you will find links so that you can listen to the show and let us know what you think of the show, the new name and anything else you might be interested in commenting on.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
My Top Three Funniest Horror Movies
Horror movies have always had a special place in my heart. One of the first movies I remember being my favourite is Dawn of the Dead (the one that came out in 2004). But sometimes you just wanna avoid nightmares, and that's where comedic relief comes in! Comedy is a great way to relieve stress and help avoid sweat-soaked sheets from those hectic nightmares (I can't make any promises). That is why today I am going to be talking about my top three favorite comedic horror movies! If you haven't seen any of these flicks I highly recommend it. My goal here is to tell you a little about them without giving too much of their story away. After all, no one likes spoilers!
By Jamie D8 years ago in Geeks
'The Wicked + the Divine:' The Faust Act
Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie's seminal comics series, The Wicked +the Divine, plunges the reader into a world where every ninety years twelve Gods incarnate on Earth and have two years to do whatever they want before returning to the realms they came from. In the past, they've been poets, muses, artists, and the like; in the modern age, they are pop musicians and icons.
By Steve Cotterill8 years ago in Geeks
Indie Film News: 'The Call of the Void' Teaser Released
Excellent news for indie film fans; today saw the release of the first promotional material for hotly anticipated short film The Call of the Void’; an abstract commentary on the complexities of a modern life, which exists in tandem with a social media reality of our own design, and one man's journey towards answering the unanswerable, and it has been worth the wait.
By Jack Price8 years ago in Geeks
Movies You Must Watch
A simple lens, a cradle as a source of light, and of course, a beautiful name too, that's all about that simple device—the magic lantern. Born in the 17th century to project medical pictures, this device got a different role in another world. It is the ancestor of today's movie projectors. Movies revolutionized and transformed the world of entertainment. No other media form could dream of the glitter, glory, glamour, the real life has. This article shows you the best movies which you must watch before you're dead.
By sharan r8 years ago in Geeks
Untraceable is Too Much Gore, Not Enough Story
For those who have long surpassed the DVD, you may remember that the case usually provides a positive review to ensnare your attention. Untraceable with Diane Lane references Seven to draw comparison to this like-minded creepy thriller. And while the sheer horror and gore will keep you on the edge of your seat, it’s not really enough to stomach the nausea of this 2008 Gregory Hoblit film.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Geeks
Show Review: Rick & Morty
The theme of the show is sci-fi/comedy set in the 21st century. Rick, the guy who looks like drunk Einstein, is so smart he has passed modern technology leaving normal people behind but keeping Morty with him as his sidekick. This is shown in the first 30 seconds. It is common to say Rick & Morty is like Back To The Future although there are only a few major similarities.
By Jesse Guerrero9 years ago in Geeks
'Justice League': What the Superhero Epic Needs to Succeed
Warners Bros. released the second trailer to its upcoming superhero epic "Justice League" over the weekend at the San Diego Comic Con. Running around four-minutes long, the trailer showcased the epic team-up of Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and The Flash. While Superman's presence was certainly looming over the trailer, his actual physical presence was not (there is still no sign of his mullet).
By Rick Diaz9 years ago in Geeks
Samurai Cop Review [Minor Spoilers]
Level of insanity from 1 to 10? This one goes to 11. When you think crazy B action movies, you think of the 80's and 90's, ninjas, big muscles, big guns, ditzy female characters, bad plot, and shoddy technical work. The 1991 film Samurai Cop captures every one of these aspects in spades; whether it's intentional or not is up for debate.
By Paper Starship9 years ago in Geeks